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Director General of Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.
Director General of Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.

STATIN Highlights the Importance of Statistics to National Development

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has underscored the importance of statistics and surveys particularly in relation to economic growth and national development. Speaking with JIS News, Director General at STATIN, Carol Coy, pointed out that the information provided from...
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), along with High Commissioner of South Africa to Jamaica, His Excellency Ambassador Tyrone Gunnie (right); and Director General, National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison (third left), interact with students at a  youth forum focusing on science technology and innovation. The event, which was held at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston on Friday (Nov. 23), was organised by the High Commission of South Africa in collaboration with the NCST.
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), along with High Commissioner of South Africa to Jamaica, His Excellency Ambassador Tyrone Gunnie (right); and Director General, National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison (third left), interact with students at a  youth forum focusing on science technology and innovation. The event, which was held at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston on Friday (Nov. 23), was organised by the High Commission of South Africa in collaboration with the NCST.

Specialist Science Teachers for Primary Schools
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the inaugural Youth Mayors’ Forum, held at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, May Pen, on November 22. Seated at the head table is the Youth Mayor of May Pen, Daniel Burke.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the inaugural Youth Mayors’ Forum, held at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, May Pen, on November 22. Seated at the head table is the Youth Mayor of May Pen, Daniel Burke.

Local Government Minister Says Millions Will be Spent on Infirmaries
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (second left); listens to a point from Divisional Director, Industrial Relations and Allied Services, Gillian Corrodus (left), at the opening of the ‘Labour Department and You’ road show on Thursday (November 22) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Others (from centre) are: President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), David Wan;  Director of the Child Labour Unit in the Ministry, Sasha Deer Gordon (second right) and Senior Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Department, Marlon Mahon.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (second left); listens to a point from Divisional Director, Industrial Relations and Allied Services, Gillian Corrodus (left), at the opening of the ‘Labour Department and You’ road show on Thursday (November 22) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Others (from centre) are: President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), David Wan;  Director of the Child Labour Unit in the Ministry, Sasha Deer Gordon (second right) and Senior Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Department, Marlon Mahon.

Employers, Workers Encourage to Increase Knowledge About Labor Laws
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, interacts with a patient at the launch of the Public-Private Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme at the Camdex Pharmacy in Green Island, Hanover, recently.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, interacts with a patient at the launch of the Public-Private Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme at the Camdex Pharmacy in Green Island, Hanover, recently.

Nearly 100,000 Prescriptions Filled Under Public-Private Pharmacy Programme

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Deputy Director of the Crop & Plant Protection Unit in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Michelle Sherwood, urges farmers to take precaution against  the beet armyworm, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Friday, (November 23).
Agriculture

Farmers Advised to Take Precaution Against Beet Armyworm

Farmers in Manchester and St. Elizabeth are being advised by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries to take precaution against the beet armyworm, following a rise in the pest population. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Friday (Nov. 23), Deputy Director of the Crop & Plant Protection Unit, Michelle Sherwood, said that since the...
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Ambassador of Chile, His Excellency Francisco Bernales, speaking about the Fundación Fútbol Más at a Press Breakfast held on Thursday, November 22 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Sport

Jamaica and Chile in Talks to Introduce Youth Football Programme

Discussions are under way between the Governments of Jamaica and Chile for the development of a youth football programme in the island. Dubbed ‘Fundación Fútbol Más’, the initiative is targeted at girls and boys who live in socially vulnerable environments, instilling in them the critical values and attitudes that can effect positive social change. The Embassy of Chile will execute...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during the sitting of the Senate on November 23.
SenateTransport

Senate Postpones Debate on Road Traffic Act

Debate on the Road Traffic Act was postponed in the Senate on Friday (November 23) to allow for public education and consultation with stakeholders. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, who moved for the delay, said: “I beg to give notice that further amendments to the Bill shortly, entitled the Road Traffic Act 2018 be considered...
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